Tissue Paper Flower Bouquet
Prepare tissue paper before the lesson by cutting pieces approximately eight by ten inches and accordion-folding several sheets together for each child. Distribute pre-folded tissue paper stacks and green pipe cleaners. Demonstrate pinching the centre of the folded paper and securing it tightly with a pipe cleaner twist, creating the flower stem. Guide children to gently pull each layer of tissue paper upward toward the centre, separating sheets one at a time to form fluffy petals. Emphasise gentle handling as tissue paper tears easily. The result is a beautiful, full flower bloom. Encourage children to create multiple flowers in different colours to form a small bouquet. Discuss who they might give their bouquet to and what makes it special. Have children describe the colours, textures, and process of creating their flowers. Display bouquets or allow children to take them home as gifts for special people in their lives.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Flowers and Plants
- Learning area: Communication and Language
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Materials
- Tissue paper in assorted colours
- Green pipe cleaners
Instructions
Prepare tissue paper before the lesson by cutting pieces approximately eight by ten inches and accordion-folding several sheets together for each child.
Distribute pre-folded tissue paper stacks and green pipe cleaners. Demonstrate pinching the centre of the folded paper and securing it tightly with a pipe cleaner twist, creating the flower stem.
Guide children to gently pull each layer of tissue paper upward toward the centre, separating sheets one at a time to form fluffy petals. Emphasise gentle handling as tissue paper tears easily. The result is a beautiful, full flower bloom.
Encourage children to create multiple flowers in different colours to form a small bouquet. Discuss who they might give their bouquet to and what makes it special. Have children describe the colours, textures, and process of creating their flowers.
Display bouquets or allow children to take them home as gifts for special people in their lives.
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Observe each child's ability to follow simple steps and work with guidance to create their tissue paper flower bouquet.